guitarist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of guitarist
Example Sentences
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When guitarist Khn de Poitrine and drummer Klek de Poitrine perform live, they make triangle shapes with their hands and screech unintelligibly.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Mr. Vile is a fine guitarist, skilled at both finger-style acoustic playing and winding electric leads, and many of the tracks here are anchored by what’s happening instrumentally rather than by his singing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
My father, Terry, was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who played bars and cafes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Alon took home two awards including rising star, and 4 Non Blondes singer and guitarist Linda Perry received the special international award.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Then Jane looks up at me all pouty and big-eyed and says, "My brother is the guitarist."
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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